Ulises
Meaning of Ulises
The name Ulises is a male given name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name Ulysses, which itself originates from the Greek name Odysseus. This name carries strong historical and literary associations, most notably with the hero of Homer's epic poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey." In these classic works, Odysseus (or Ulysses) is known for his intelligence, resourcefulness, and adventurous spirit. In Spanish, Ulises is pronounced as oo-LEE-ses (/uˈlises/), while in English it is pronounced as yoo-LY-sis (/juˈlaisis/). The name has maintained a modest but consistent presence in the United States over the years. For instance, in 2023, there were 221 newborns named Ulises, ranking it at 992nd place. Its popularity peaked in 2006 when it reached its highest rank of 524 with 487 occurrences. Despite fluctuations in ranking and occurrence over the decades, Ulises remains a timeless choice for parents seeking a name with rich cultural heritage and heroic connotations.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as oo-LEE-ses (/uˈlises/)
English
- Pronunced as yoo-LY-sis (/juˈlaisis/)
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Notable People Named Ulises
| Ulises de la Cruz - Ulises Hernán de la Cruz Bernardo is a retired Ecuadorian footballer and a member of the National Assembly for the PAIS Alliance. |
| Ulises Heureaux - Ulises Hilarión Heureaux Leibert, also known as Lilís, was a former president of the Dominican Republic who held power in multiple terms until his assassination by Ramón Cáceres. |
| Ulises Estrella Moya was an Ecuadorian poet, co-founder of the Tzantzismo movement, and a film expert who led the film department of the House of Ecuadorian Culture for over 30 years. |
| José Ulises Solís Pérez is a former Mexican professional boxer who held the IBF junior flyweight title twice in his career and is the brother of former boxer Jorge Solís. |
| Ulises Aurelio Casiano Vargas was a Puerto Rican bishop emeritus of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mayagüez. |
| Fabián Ulises Ramos Espínola was a Chilean footballer and manager. |
| Ulises Humala Tasso is a Peruvian professor, politician, and former presidential candidate who ran in the 2006 election on the Avanza País ticket. |
